PETER RABBIT: James Corden voices the title roll and has himself a ball in the process. This update of the familiar Beatrix Potter story of Peter Rabbit, his triplet sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail, their cousin Benjamin and their nemesis Mr. McGregor (The wonderful Sam Neill) veers into modern territory but is enjoyable all the same. With Rose Byrne as the neighbor and Donhnall Gleeson as the nephew of Mr. McGregor supplying the romantic interest, this is a family film at it's finest. And we all need one of those now and then. The CGI is first rate with all manner of critters occupying the screen. I loved the deer that keeps staring at the standing car and saying (eyes wide) "Headlights!" and the rooster that awakes every morning totally amazed that the sun came up again And the porcupine and the fishing frog and on and on. Treat yourself and any youngsters you know to this totally charming and wonderful film. You'll feel like a kid again!
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